Jun 1, 2019 | Adult Programs, Adults, Careers, Community, Featured, News
Stories abound from the first cohort of Matrix Manufacturing Boot Camp graduates. The commencement event was held at The Matrix Center where one father graduated with his 19-year-old son after encouraging him to learn manufacturing skills that will benefit him for...
Apr 29, 2019 | Adult Programs, Adults, Community, Featured, High School Completion, News, Success Story, The Matrix Center
Not everyone’s journey through high school is the same and Oneissa simply didn’t enjoy hers. “I just didn’t like going,” Oneissa said with a laugh.At the time she just wasn’t focused on school and didn’t receive her high school diploma. But as time went on, she was...
Apr 16, 2019 | Adult Programs, Adults, Community, Featured, High School Completion, MatrixMission, News, Programs, Success Story
Carmina had her first child when she was still reaching adulthood herself at the age of 15. She had her second only a few years later, and with little support from family, Carmina’s ability to graduate high school at that time became more difficult and raising her...
Apr 15, 2019 | Adult Programs, Adults, Featured, High School Completion, News, Success Story
Sometimes difficult times show us our greatest strengths, as Aryanna would probably tell you if you heard her story. Although her son was sent to jail, he was able to get his GED while there and sent her a picture of it, which inspired her to complete her own high...
Mar 25, 2019 | Adults, Awards, Community, Featured, Matrix Mission, News, Success Story
“I thank Matrix for opening the doors for me to make it where I am now.” Said Latrise, one of six Detroit adults who were able to earn their high school diploma through programming at Matrix Human Services.On March 15th, 2019, our Matrix Social Mobility Education...
Mar 25, 2019 | Adults, Community, Early Childhood, Events, Family, Featured, Matrix Head Start, News, Parents
Resilience and perseverance were on display at the inaugural Matrix Human Services Mother’s Tea. The event was hosted at MGM Grand Casino Hotel and sponsored by Molina Healthcare. More than 150 mothers from our Matrix Head Start program were in attendance to discover...
